
Running and the X button commands are tied to Link’s Stamina Wheel. The X button lets Link climb trees and rock formations but it also lets Link jump and climb walls faster or swim faster while he’s in the water. You have an attack button that lets Link swing melee weapons and a sprint button that lets you run instead of walk. The control scheme for Breath of the Wild is pretty simple. How big is the map? How does food work? How does the environment impact my gameplay? All of those questions, and more, are answered in this beginner’s guide.īreath of the Wild is an open-world survival game, first and foremost, so there will be a lot of walking and interacting with people and the environment. And since Nintendo has changed the Zelda formula up to make Breath of the Wild an ultimate test of survival, you’ll definitely need some tips and tricks to get as far into the game as you can. From the huge map to the different weapon and enemy types, there’s a lot of information players need to know to survive in Hyrule.

These moves are essential for fighting stronger enemies, and bosses.There’s a lot to do in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Learning the combat is easy, but understanding enemy move sets will take some time. If you have a spear in hand you will unleash a flurry of spear jabs. Links signature 360 spin slash returns when you have a sword in hand. The Charge attacks will vary based on the weapon that is equipped. Using your shield to block a move right before impact will stagger the enemy and leave them vulnerable to attacks. The Perfect Parry is similar to the Dark Souls parry. Flurry Rush is a devastating attack that unleashes multiple attacks on an enemy. This will result in time slowing down and the players being prompted to use a move called Flurry Rush. The Perfect Dodge can happen when a player dodges right before an enemy hits them. Players can get perfect dodges, and parry's which significantly alter how battles take place.

Of course there is some complexity to it. Beat the enemy down until they have no more health. Breath of the Wild's combat is straightforward and to the point.
